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Books in Discovery Bks. series

  • The Wright brothers;: Kings of the air,

    Mervyn D Kaufman

    Hardcover (Garrard Pub. Co, March 15, 1964)
    A biography of the brothers who made the world's first flight in a power-driven, heavier-than-air machine at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. Illustrated by Gray Morrow.
  • Charles Lindbergh, Hero Pilot

    David R. Collins, Victor Mays

    Hardcover (Garrard Pub Co, March 1, 1978)
    A biography of the pioneer aviator who made the first solo transatlantic flight covers the triumphs and tragedies of his dramatic life
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  • What is a Holiday?

    Michelle Anderson

    Paperback (Ready Readers, July 1, 2018)
    Holidays are celebrations throughout the year. We do different things for each holiday. Read about how holidays are celebrated. Paired to the fiction title Where Is Santa.
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  • Mummies and Tombs

    Fiona Macdonald

    Hardcover (Anness, Oct. 1, 2000)
    Journey into the fascinating and exciting world of life after death. Uncover the dark secrets of the mummies of ancient Egypt.
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  • Clara Barton: soldier of mercy

    Mary Catherine Rose

    Hardcover (Garrard Press, March 15, 1960)
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  • The Children's Praise Piano Book

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    Board book (Chariot Victor Pub, Sept. 1, 1999)
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  • My Discovery Book About Colors, Shapes and Sizes

    Brighter Vision

    Paperback (Brighter Vision, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Book by Brighter Vision
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  • Movies

    Jeunesse Gallimard

    Hardcover (Scholastic Reference, Oct. 1, 1996)
    Complete with a spinning wheel and ten bands of film, an introduction to movies and cartoons demonstrates how figures are made to move and introduces such concepts as magic lanterns, photography, special effects, and animation.
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  • Build Your Own Walkie-Talkies/Kit

    Jim Becker, Doug Mayer

    Paperback (Running Pr Book Pub, Sept. 1, 1995)
    64 pp. Pub: 9/95.New from Running Press Discovery Kits--an exciting new kit that provides everything kids need to build a set of operational walkie-talkies. The Walkie-Talkie Handbook explains radio waves and radio communications from A-Z, describes the components, and gives full instructions on how to put them together. Illustrations.
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  • Outbreak: Disease Detectives at Work

    Mark P. Friedlander, Leonard T. Kurland

    Library Binding (Lerner Publications, Aug. 18, 2000)
    Describes the field of epidemiology and its history, presenting historical and modern case studies and biological explanations of some diseases.
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  • Castles

    Barbara Taylor

    Hardcover (Anness, Feb. 1, 2000)
    Offers an inside look into the construction of castles and the everyday lives of the residents, and provides instruction for activities that teach children about life in the middle ages.
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  • Invisible Invaders: Dangerous Infectious Diseases

    Connie Goldsmith

    Library Binding (Twenty First Century Books, Feb. 16, 2006)
    Worldwide, infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability. Produced by microscopic organisms that enter a personÂ’s body, infectious diseases can create symptoms ranging from mild digestive problems to deadly bleeding and high fevers. You probably have heard of the top three killers: tuberculosis (TB), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and malaria. But newer viruses have made headlines in recent years, including Ebola, Marburg, West Nile, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). Scientists have yet to devise a cure for some. So what causes new and re-emerging infectious diseases? How should you protect yourself? Discover the intriguing story behind these invisible invaders.
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